Unemployment in #India , especially high among young people, has driven mobilization by labor groups in recent years. Ahead of #India Elections2024, demonstrations by these groups challenge narratives about the unrivaled popularity of the Modi government.
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Far-right and white supremacist activities dipped in March but remain active with recruitment and demonstrations across the #US .

The Patriot Front was notably active in Colorado, and #ACLED records their first activity in West Virginia. Learn more.⤵️bit.ly/3Jb2Puf

#Ukraine (20 Mar-5 Apr): Russian strikes kill over 20 civilians, notably 3 emergency workers and 2 journalists in Kharkiv & Zaporizhia cities. This follows a pattern of the targeting of workers arriving at impact sites seen in Odesa & Mykolaiv in March. acleddata.com/ukraine-confli…

Il prossimo mercoledì 17 aprile avrò l'onore di partecipare alla presentazione del Rapporto 2023 di Avviso Pubblico “Amministratori sotto tiro” per parlare della ricerca di Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project sul fenomeno delle intimidazioni agli amministratori locali in Europa.

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March 2024 saw significant demonstrations in support of #Palestine in the #US , making up a third of all protest events in the country.

The surge came prior to the US abstaining from the UN ceasefire vote, marking a big policy shift. Learn more.⤵️ bit.ly/3Jb2Puf

In CGTN Africa - #SUDAN

One in two children in Sudan are currently or have been within five kilometres of the frontline of the conflict within the last year, this is according to Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project and Save the Children International

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In March, Russian mercenaries killed 60 civilians in the Central African Republic, making it the deadliest month since February 2022.

This surge in violence by the Wagner Group underscores the fierce struggle for control over mining areas. Learn more. bit.ly/3PXSXrn

Al-Shabaab's resurgence in #Kenya resulted in at least 29 reported fatalities in March, making it the deadliest month since Sept 2023.

The spike in violence coincides with Somalia's entry into the East African Community. Get the full details. bit.ly/3PXSXrn

🆕REPORT | #India Votes 2024: Economic Discontent Deepens Ethnic Divisions Ahead of Elections

The first report in this Special Election Series on #India analyzes rising sectarian and ethnic tensions in the run-up to the polls.

#India Elections2024
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At least 10 million children in Sudan – one in two – have been exposed to the dangers of living in an active war zone, including battles, bombings, mortar shelling, airstrikes, and attacks on civilians, according to a new joint analysis by Save the Children International and Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project 🧵

ACLED’s Conflict Exposure Calculator found that more than 10 million children in #Sudan have been exposed to violence in the first year of war — a 60% increase from the 6.6 million children exposed in the first month of the fighting.
Save the Children International
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March 2024 in the #US & #Canada : Canada sees a surge in labor protests; the US sees major #Palestine support demonstrations and ongoing far-right activities.

Key month for civil movements and demonstration dynamics.

Explore our Regional Overview. ⤵️bit.ly/3Jb2Puf

PRESS RELEASE: As #Sudan marks one year of war, new ACLED analysis for @Save_Children and shows that more than 10 million children have been less than 5km from gunfire, shelling and deadly violence.
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#Myanmar : As a battlefront reopened in Kachin state, #ACLED records an increase in violence targeting civilians in March. Known as Operation 0307, KIO/KIA and its allied forces successfully captured more than 40 military outposts and bases. bit.ly/49t8hn0

Ahead of elections in #India , ACLED records 500 opposition-led demonstrations in March — nearly double February. Also, the INC and AAP faced regulatory actions that they claim were taken at the behest of the BJP to impede their campaigning activities. bit.ly/49t8hn0

Africa Regional Overview: March 2024

#CAR : Wagner kills 60 civilians in attacks
#Kenya : 29 die in al-Shabaab surge
#Nigeria : Major kidnapping spike
#SouthAfrica : Protests rise pre-election
#Sudan : SAF retakes sites

Full details in our report. ⤵️ bit.ly/3PXSXrn

Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project's March Latin America overview delves into:
1) 🇧🇷 Arrests of Rio de Janeiro's officials for involvement in the killing of Marielle Franco sheds light on ties between politics and police militias, the latter involved in 9,000 events since 2018./1 acleddata.com/2024/04/08/reg…

Asia-Pacific Regional Overview: March 2024

▪️ #Afghanistan : Deadly IS attack in Kandahar
▪️ #Indonesia : Electoral & military violence in Papua
▪️ #India : BJP cracks down on opposition

More on #Myanmar , the #Philippines , and #Thailand in full report. ⤵️ bit.ly/49t8hn0

Landmine and Remote Explosive Incidents in Ukraine.

According to Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, since February 24, 2022, there have been over 1,200 incidents, with approximately 75% of them impacting civilians and reportedly resulting in the deaths of over 550 individuals.

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🆕ACLED Regional Overviews are out!

Delve into our analyses of political violence and protest events from the past month across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the United States & Canada.
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